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Investor Community Profile If you require this document in an alternate format, please contact [email protected] PCLogo_PMS.pdf Green: PMS 5535C Gold: PMS 1605C Red: PMS 1805C Above: for use on light background Below: For use on dark background ONTARIO – CANADA We invite you to choose Perth County, alongside the businesses that enjoy success and prosperity in our thriving region. Our businesses have mastered the balance of being technologically advanced and globally connected while maintaining local roots. Perth County offers affordable development charges and land rates, modern infrastructure, a dedicated skilled workforce and passionate entrepreneurial spirit. Our robust, diversified economy has competitive advantages in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, metal fabrication and tourism. Our residents take pride in our unparalleled quality of life. Not only is Perth County a great place to invest, it is a great place to live! 2 TOP 10 REASONS TO LOCATE IN PERTH COUNTY 1. Economic Diversity 6. Modern Infrastructure We are a dynamic, economically vibrant region that We have an extensive modern telecommunications, hydro celebrates a diversity of businesses in agriculture, and natural gas infrastructure supported by strong local manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and national companies. construction, retail and tourism. 7. Strategic Location 2. Business Opportunities Our location provides access to major Canadian and Over the past two years we have welcomed over 1,000 US markets including Toronto, Detroit, Buffalo and Port new businesses to our community. Huron, as well as an abundance of trade opportunities. 3. Work-Life Balance 8. Competitive Cost of Doing Business Our residents have time for life! They enjoy an average Perth County offers competitive land prices, development commute of 11 minutes vs. the Canadian average of charges and municipal tax rates. 25 minutes. 9. Booming Tourism 4. Quality of Life We welcome over 1.3 million visitors per year to our Over 90% of local businesses rate Perth County’s quality world class theatres, and to enjoy our cultural and of life as good or excellent! culinary delights! 5. Talented Workers 10. Environment of Innovation Our businesses tell us the top reasons to locate here are We are doing amazing things with technology in business environment, quality of life and our dedicated, agriculture and manufacturing, and winning global skilled workforce. recognition for our innovation. 3 LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION From Perth County KM Miles Windsor 250 155 Alliston 152 94 Sarnia 150 93 Toronto 150 93 Mississauga 123 76 Hamilton 110 68 Kitchener/Waterloo 45 27 Buffalo 210 130 Detroit 244 152 Perth County is centrally located and globally connected to serve your business! Our offices will provide assistance based on sound information for you to make a well-informed business decision. Strategic Access With a regional population of 75,000, Perth County Perth County is home to over 180 professional is conveniently situated in the heart of Southwestern transportation and logistics companies to efficiently Ontario with the North American Market at our doorstep. move your goods and products to local, regional and international markets, as well as access to superior The County’s neighbouring regions of Waterloo, Oxford supply chain solutions. and London-Middlesex represent some of the fastest growing areas in the Province. They are home to over Highway 401 is the largest highway in Ontario and 500,000 people, leading Colleges, Universities and provides access to over half of Canada’s population research institutes that represent a substantial market and the US border. Connected by Provincial Highways for labour, goods and services. Perth County offers to Highway 401, we have access to over half of Canada’s industrial and business parks of various sizes and service population and seamless integration with the U.S. requirements, in a range of locations to accommodate transportation system, allowing you to reach important your expansion or new build. markets in North America and beyond. 4 Rail, Port & Air Perth County is well served by both passenger and Owen Sound freight rail services and located within close proximity of Collingwood Barrie international shipping ports. 86 6 400 Three carriers provide daily freight rail service to 4 Goderich Listowel Toronto Perth County. 23 86 8 Milverton Guelph Lake Huron PERTH Waterloo 401 COUNTY Mitchell Kitchener Lake Ontario Stratford 7/8 Hamilton St. Marys 21 New York 403 QEW 7 USA 4 Perth County is conveniently located within a 1.5 Niagara Falls Port Huron 402 Sarnia London hour drive of five international shipping ports. Buffalo Michigan USA 40 Lake Erie 401 Lake St. Clair There are five international airports that Detroit Windsor serve the region (all located within a 1.5 hour drive), including Stratford Municipal Airport, equipped to handle corporate, freight and recreational flights. Rail Services Info Carrying Via Rail Canada www.viarail.ca Passenger Canadian Pacific Rail www.cpr.ca Goods Canadian National Railway www.cn.ca Goods Goderich-Exeter Railway Co. www.gwrr.com Goods Airport Facilities Port Facilities Toronto Pearson International Airport Port of Goderich www.torontopearson.com www.goderichport.ca London International Airport Sarnia www.flylondon.ca www.sarnialambton.on.ca Region of Waterloo International Airport Hamilton Port Authority www.waterlooairport.ca www.hamiltonport.ca Hamilton International Airport Port Stanley www.flyhi.ca www.centralelgin.org/content/port-stanley-harbour Stratford Municipal Airport Toronto Port Authority www.stratfordcanada.ca www.torontoport.com 5 OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE Perth County offers all the benefits of a small town lifestyle, without sacrificing any amenities. Explore the opportunities for building your life here! We perfectly blend tradition with small town sincerity and our communities balance historic culture with modern amenities and progressive, forward thinking approaches. Over 90% of local businesses rate Perth County’s quality of life as excellent/good! Local Food Culture & Recreation Experience the flavours of Perth County. Home grown, Perth County serves up a diverse range of memorable fresh and tasty local delights, restaurants, shops and experiences for visitors and residents alike. farmers’ markets – we celebrate everything there is to A study in contrasts: lush, rural farmland and backcountry love about food. roads intersect with historic architecture and vibrant Perth County offers authentic culinary experiences: downtowns. Seven golf courses, acres of parkland and strawberry picking, farm fresh stands, six farmers natural areas take centre stage along side theatre, music, markets, local cheese and food festivals. With Stratford at art and food. Local Amish and Mennonite populations the culinary heart, our quality produce is the highlight of showcase their fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and the authentic Stratford culinary experience that sets this handcrafted furniture in local stores and at the farmgate. region apart and attracts over a million visitors each year! Perth County has hundreds of kilometres of trails and Orchestrated by world-class chefs, Perth County’s 65 acres of wetlands, offering outdoor enthusiasts of fresh quality pork, beef, dairy and organic produce are all ages and skill levels a myriad of fitness and showcased as the best in the Province. photography opportunities. Recreation Facilities Include 8 10 6 26 Ice pads/ Community Swimming Baseball Arenas Centres Pools Diamonds 16 50km 262km 7 7 Soccer of Hiking of Cycling Tennis Golf Pitches Trails Trails Courts Courses 6 Housing 2013 Average House Price Perth County offers historic charm and a range of (Single Detached) Cost community amenities for our happy residents. Our Perth County Average $249,700 diversity in lifestyle opportunities has something for everyone. Choose from farm and rural living or more St. Marys $250,160 urban lifestyles in our 17 towns and villages. London-St. Thomas $261,051 Communities rich in architecture and culture provide a home base to build a life, offering a range of housing Stratford $263,116 to suit any style and budget. Starter homes and Guelph $322,949 executive upgrades are available within our vibrant, liveable communities. Kitchener-Waterloo $387,130 Housing in our communities is among the most affordable Provincial Average $394,248 in South-western Ontario. The average sale price of a 1 single-detached dwelling in the County is $237,288. National Average $398,894 Greater Toronto Area Average $683,468 1 Huron Perth Real Estate Board, 2013 YTD Source: Homeprice Index,Huron-Perth Real Estate Board 7 INFRASTRUCTURE Perth County offers modern infrastructure, extensive supply chain and competitive business costs to support your business success. Our office is here to help you identify locations and opportunities for realizing success in Perth County! Telecom Hydro and Natural Gas Perth County enjoys a rural lifestyle while being globally Reliable consistent energy sources are a strength for connected. The availability of high-speed wireless and Ontario, including the most affordable natural gas rates broadband service is available to over 99% of residents in in North America and a commitment to clean and both rural and urban centres. renewable hydro. Ongoing investments in fibre infrastructure are being You will get more for your money in Perth County where made by a number of progressive regional and national labour, corporate income tax rates and